V8 Supercars III - your lap times?

Dauphin · 18-07-2007, 04:32 PM

Hi everyone,

I recently upgraded my PC and splashed out on a new game: V8 Supercars III.

Of course, as soon as I installed it I loaded up V8 Supercars series, Bathurst and drove the SBR Falcon around.

My best shootout time so far is 1:43 something. This is with the Pro settings off as I haven't had much time to master it yet. I think that'd significantly slow me down.

I was wondering what others have done?

Thanks,

Andrew.

4.9 EF Futura · 18-07-2007, 04:36 PM

Hey

Dont have V8SC3 yet... but...

Get yourself a copy of GTR2 and download the MMM V8 supercar mod + the tracks for it. You wont be disappointed... iron clad guarantee!

Best time @ Mt Panorama in GTR2 has been 2:03.8 in a Ferrari 550 and 2:10 in a V8SC.

prydey · 18-07-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

Hey

Dont have V8SC3 yet... but...

Get yourself a copy of GTR2 and download the MMM V8 supercar mod + the tracks for it. You wont be disappointed... iron clad guarantee!

Best time @ Mt Panorama in GTR2 has been 2:03.8 in a Ferrari 550 and 2:10 in a V8SC.

some almost realistic times around bathurst. sounds good. v8sc's do a 2:07 in reality and there's not much that will better them around that track as they are purpose built. i like my games to have a certain degree of reality about them.

love f1 but due to sony ps getting the rights to any f1 games there's been nothing for pc for a few years. i still use gp4 which seems to be very realistic in terms of performance and lap times.

on v8sc3 i think i managed a 1:13 or 14 or something around adelaide.

4.9 EF Futura · 19-07-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by prydey

some almost realistic times around bathurst. sounds good. v8sc's do a 2:07 in reality and there's not much that will better them around that track as they are purpose built. i like my games to have a certain degree of reality about them.

love f1 but due to sony ps getting the rights to any f1 games there's been nothing for pc for a few years. i still use gp4 which seems to be very realistic in terms of performance and lap times.

on v8sc3 i think i managed a 1:13 or 14 or something around adelaide.

Yeah that was with full tank of fuel etc... so with a bit of tweaking im hoping i can get down to 2:07s in the V8SC. I know someone who does 2:00 flat in the ferarri (its a racing version of a 550 so turns, stops and accelerates better than the falcadores) but he uses a controller... which is cheating. Steering wheel or nothing IMO

DEFINATELY get your hands on GTR2, its a brilliant game. Very difficult as its a sim, not a game... but not *quite* as realistic as two others:

rFactor also has V8SC mods with a beautiful rendition of mount panorama. And of course you can take an 07 williams F1 car (with engine sounds that make your knees wobble) around it should you choose to do so lol.

Live for speed is another great sim, the most realistic out of the lot and the hardest to drive. Also features williams F1.

rFactor/LFS both have a good mix of tintop and open wheel simulation... they both have an online focus but takes hours and hours and hours of practice to get the hang of it. LFS = drift!

If you need any assistance *finding* these games... just PM me.

LeadFoot81 · 18-07-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

Hey

Dont have V8SC3 yet... but...

Get yourself a copy of GTR2 and download the MMM V8 supercar mod + the tracks for it. You wont be disappointed... iron clad guarantee!

Best time @ Mt Panorama in GTR2 has been 2:03.8 in a Ferrari 550 and 2:10 in a V8SC.

Nice times around Bathurst, GTR2 is a fantastic simulator, as is rfactor. V8S3 is fun until you realize the lack of realism, but its glossy and has all the cars and drivers & most of the tracks, good fun racing your mates.

Martyvan · 29-07-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

Get yourself a copy of GTR2 and download the MMM V8 supercar mod + the tracks for it. You wont be disappointed... iron clad guarantee!

I have GTR2, agree, it is an absolutely AWESOME game for realism... I havnt downloaded too many mods, where do you get that MMM V8 Supercar mod from?

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Originally Posted by SVR73

Out of curiosity, what are everyone's favourite series besides the supercars?

I would have to say the motorsport i will sit and watch almost entirely, at the moment is BTCC and MotoGP. Moto GP for obvious reasons, but BTCC or DTM for their close racing, and bullish moves....

FoxMulder · 29-07-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

I have GTR2, agree, it is an absolutely AWESOME game for realism... I havnt downloaded too many mods, where do you get that MMM V8 Supercar mod from?

You can get it from Here. Just check out the GTR2 releases section.
It's not really a mod (such as the ORSM v8 supercar mod for rFactor), it's really just a collection of tracks (that you can download separately) and a couple of extra cars. I've got both games (gtr2 and rFactor) but atm I prefer gtr2. It allows me to see my racing line, so I can improve my lap times and consistency. (Not to mention the driving tutorials).

4.9 EF Futura · 31-07-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Martyvan

I have GTR2, agree, it is an absolutely AWESOME game for realism... I havnt downloaded too many mods, where do you get that MMM V8 Supercar mod from?

Mr Men Mods...

http://www.mrmenmods.org/gtr2releases.html

All free, all legit... and dare i say, better than any retail release of this series ive ever played.

Strongly recommend checking out Rfactor... ive only got Mr Panorama on it from the V8SC series, havent seen if the other V8SC tracks are on rfactor yet. But i tell ya what, a run up through the cutting in an 07 F1 car will definately bring your heart rate up.

Grechie · 18-07-2007, 05:00 PM

my best lap time of bathurst is 1:42: something and thats with drifting round the track too, very hard to get in the low 40's...

FASTXR · 18-07-2007, 05:02 PM

Are we accepting times from the PS2 version, or PC only?

SBR_1 · 28-07-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Grechie

very hard to get in the low 40's...

Your right there.Was just at it for an hour and best i could get was 1:45.

**DJM83** · 18-07-2007, 05:05 PM

Think i might have to go set some laps at bathurst see what i can come up with
I race
Damage on
Handling off
Sand Traps off
Auto

TheSneakiness · 18-07-2007, 05:25 PM

Will cut some phat laps later on... post up after I'm done.

Dauphin · 18-07-2007, 05:28 PM

Any game, any platform would be interesting.

I used to play EA Sports V8 Challenge a few years ago but can't remember the times.

AU2PWR · 18-07-2007, 07:13 PM

i had it down to 1.39 in the Calsonic Skyline , Around the Mountain ..

R0BD0G · 18-07-2007, 09:05 PM

i got down to a 1. 57 in V8SC 1 in the pirtek machine

XPfalcon170 · 18-07-2007, 09:49 PM

best time on v8sc3 was a 2.02 on pro-sim. Was with the logitec g-25 when i got it. Before was around the 2.04 marks with an old sidewinder wheel.

FASTXR · 18-07-2007, 11:06 PM

1.48 in Free Race mode on PS2 V8SC3.

I can see myself driving a few more laps over the next few days!

**DJM83** · 19-07-2007, 04:17 PM

Wow best i could do was a 1:50 flat lol bloody slow

Dauphin · 19-07-2007, 05:02 PM

I have 1:45 recorded against my account and have seen it go as low as 1:43 but it didn't save it for some reason. And now I can't better 1:53. This is all non-pro mode.

Confusing!

SVR73 · 19-07-2007, 05:43 PM

Well I don't do the supercars that much, mostly World GT GTP at surfers and shanghai, 60's GT's, 70's GT cup, US muscle car circuit, class A 4wd challenge and ultima can am's

My best time with World GT NGT Surfers Paradise in a TVR is 1:22.895
Bathurst - steve ellery V8 SC : 1:42
Queensland - 53.67 (bit slow getting through left turn after back straight right corner)

I'll see what my records are tonight and post some.

FlipXW · 25-07-2007, 06:58 PM

i dunno how u blokes are managing low 1:40's. i've played it a few times in the last couple of days and cant manage anything more than a 1:45:40, and thats on the absolute limit. Thats V8SC3 on PS2....

FlipXW · 25-07-2007, 09:31 PM

just did a few more laps now make that a 1:45 flat. no way im goin any quicker than that though.

HLC · 25-07-2007, 09:41 PM

i did a 1:50 yesterday on pc. best i can do.

AU2PWR · 25-07-2007, 09:53 PM

1.46 on the PC at 6.30 this evening , then a 1.39 on the Xbox

XPcoupe · 26-07-2007, 11:05 AM

I am in the 1:42's doing time trail with my simulator. It helps big time on your lap time, well does for me.

I reduce front and rear down force, To get top speed before the chase and flat on the floor through the chase. you need to nail the cutting and the dipper for a good lap.

FASTXR · 26-07-2007, 02:45 PM

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LOL thats awesome - don't suppose you have the plans for it?? :hihi:

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XPcoupe · 26-07-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTXR

LOL thats awesome - don't suppose you have the plans for it?? :hihi:

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It was a one off design, they are not hard to make. sit on the floor and work out where you want your feet and hands. I have also made a V8 Supercar for a mate but it was a HRT. Thinking of making a XP Coupe for my self.

FASTXR · 26-07-2007, 03:09 PM

They're great - you're obviously pretty handy with a jigsaw!!

I've seen some of the commercial ones but they seem to be about $1,000-$2,000. Might get out the old Black & Decker and get to work!

TheSneakiness · 26-07-2007, 11:08 AM

1:48 when I got home yesterday, dropped the car on its guts and adjusted the front camber.

Surfers I got 1:30 (thats the track I race on most)